Perimenopause and Menopausal Skins
Nef Squad Team are seeing so many of our gorgeous clients suffering from menopausal changes in their bodies and skin, here are some changes you may not be aware of and how we can help you with navigating your way through menopause and maintaining healthy skins.
Menopausal skin refers to the changes that occur in a woman's skin during and after menopause due to hormonal shifts, particularly the decline in estrogen levels. These changes can manifest in various ways, including:
Dryness and Dehydration: Reduced estrogen levels lead to decreased oil production, resulting in drier skin. The skin's ability to retain moisture also diminishes, leading to a more dehydrated appearance.
Loss of Elasticity and Firmness: Estrogen plays a crucial role in collagen production. With less estrogen, collagen production slows down, leading to a loss of skin elasticity and firmness. This can cause the skin to sag and develop wrinkles.
Thinning of the Skin: The skin may become thinner and more fragile due to the decreased production of collagen and elastin.
Increased Sensitivity: Menopausal skin can become more sensitive and prone to irritation, redness, and inflammation.
Changes in Pigmentation: Hormonal changes can cause hyperpigmentation, leading to dark spots or patches on the skin. Melasma, or age spots, may also become more prominent.
Slower Wound Healing: Reduced collagen production can lead to slower wound healing and an increased risk of infections or skin injuries.
Acne and Breakouts: Hormonal fluctuations can sometimes lead to acne or breakouts, even in women who did not experience these issues during their younger years.
Nef Squad Tips for Menopausal Skin
Hydration: Use moisturizers such as Hale & Hush Rehab Remedy Oil that are rich in hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, squalene, and ceramides to help retain moisture.
Gentle Cleansing: Opting for gentle, cleansers like Hale & Hush Quiet Wash that does not strip the skin of its natural oils.
Sun Protection: The Nefertiti Squad recommend Lira Solar Shield broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF30 or higher to protect against UV damage, which can exacerbate skin aging and pigmentation issues.
Antioxidants: We highly recommend our Bio Hydra C serum from Lira Clinical which contains antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and green tea extract to protect the skin from free radical damage and improve skin tone.
Retinoids and Peptides: Rare Retinol Serum from Hale & Hush has ingredients that can help stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture and firmness.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Some women may benefit from HRT, which can help mitigate some of the skin changes associated with menopause. This should be discussed with a healthcare provider.
Healthy Lifestyle: Maintain a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Stay hydrated and engage in regular exercise to promote overall skin health. Intrametica’s Collagen Ultimate+ is must to help with increasing skin firmness, elasticity, reducing skin redness, creates a more even skin tone and help with maintain Collagen production.
Avoid Harsh Treatments: Avoid harsh skincare treatments and products that can further irritate or dry out the skin. Our go to treatments in salon for menopausal skins are Hale & Hush facial treatments, LED light therapy, Lira Clinical Vitabrite enzyme treatments
